Health News: [cancer]

John Theurer Cancer Center to join MMRF's Personalized Medicine Initiative News-Medical-Net Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:59 PM PDT The John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center, a top 50 U.S. News best hospital for cancer, is one of the first four clinical sites enrolling patients in a landmark study designed to uncover the molecular segments and variations of multiple myeloma. Lung cancer linked to risk of stroke: study The Star Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:57 PM PDT Researchers at China Medical University looked at data covering more than 150,000 adults and found that among those with lung cancer, 26 in every 1,000 experienced a stroke every year, compared with 17 in 1,000 who did not have cancer. Poor women get more unneeded breast cancer surgery Straits Times Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:56 PM PDT (REUTERS) - Old, poor and Hispanic women are all more likely to have unnecessary breast cancer surgery despite 2005 recommendations for gentler treatment, according to a US study. Lung cancer linked to higher risk of stroke: Study Straits Times Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:56 PM PDT (REUTERS) - People recently diagnosed with lung cancer are at a higher risk of having a stroke than those without lung tumours, according to a Taiwanese study. Scientists identify stress receptor that stimulates growth and migration of cancer cells News-Medical-Net Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:44 PM PDT It's a common belief that there's a link between chronic stress and an increased risk of cancer. In new research published online by the International Journal of Cancer, scientists at The University of Western Ontario have taken a step toward confirming that belief. Kutztown kicks cancer Sept. 26 Kutztown Area Patriot Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:39 PM PDT The Kutztown High School’s field hockey and boys’ soccer teams are hosting the first annual Stick It & Kick It To CANCER fundraising event to help support the National Foundation for Cancer Research. Paws for a Cause to fight cancer Northwest Herald Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:38 PM PDT SPRING GROVE â€" Area residents are invited to take a K-9 companion to a community dog walk to support the Centegra Gavers Breast Center. Gazette.Net: Basketball tourney benefits breast cancer patients Landover Gazette Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:37 PM PDT The 12th annual Donna Hopkins Hoop It Up for Breast Cancer basketball tournament starts Friday evening with a three-point shootout and opening games in Mitchellville. Month-long 'Breast Cancer' awareness prog New Kerala Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:32 PM PDT Hyderabad, Sep 21: A 'Pink Ribbon Walk' on October 2 to honour women who had fought breast cancer with determination will be the highlight of the month-long campaign planned jointly by Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation (UBF) and the US Consulate General against the disease. Cancer survivor gets his wish to be a Fort Worth police officer Fort Worth Star-Telegram Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:30 PM PDT Joe Turner has always wanted to be a police officer, and the 8-year-old got his chance Wednesday.

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